Camas, Wash. --
On 10-18-2020, Camas Police responded to a report of found mail near Klickitat Park on Prune Hill. Responding officers contacted a citizen who located various pieces of dumped mail which included six voters ballots. The ballots were intact but wet from the weather. The found mail including the ballots were returned to the owners by police.\
During the ensuing investigation, officers found that 4 community style mail boxes had been pried open and some mail stolen from each one. Later in the day an additional 3 voters ballots were located and returned to the owners by police.
Nearby neighbors were contacted and officers located some surveillance video of the possible suspect (See attached still photo). The suspect has not been identified and the investigation is ongoing.
Mail theft is not uncommon and Camas officers respond to similar calls several times a year. In general, the suspects are looking for mail items that can be used for financial gain (checks, credit cards, personal info that can be used for opening fake charge accounts). In these cases the unwanted mail is often dumped nearby, just as the ballots were in this case.
Camas Police would like to remind citizens to be vigilant and observant, especially with the upcoming holiday season. Be aware of your mailbox and those of your neighbors. Immediately report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
No further information is available at this time. Anyone with information regarding the investigation should call 311 (non-emergency line) for assistance.